What is ZOSTAVAX™

ZOSTAVAX™ is the only vaccine indicated to help prevent shingles in individuals 60 years of age or older.

ZOSTAVAX™ is given as a single dose injection and works by boosting your immune system to help protect you from shingles.

If you do get shingles even though you have been vaccinated, ZOSTAVAX™ can also help reduce the intensity and duration of shingles pain.

ZOSTAVAX™ does not protect everyone who gets the vaccine and cannot be used to treat shingles or the pain associated with it once you have shingles.

You should not get ZOSTAVAX™ if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, including gelatin or neomycin, have a blood disorder or any type of cancer that weakens your immune system, or already have a weakened immune system, have active untreated tuberculosis, or if you are pregnant.

Most common side effects were at the injection site and included redness, pain, itching, swelling, warmth, and bruising. Headache was also reported.

Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional today to find out if ZOSTAVAX™ is right for you.